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Government of Barbados
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News
July 14, 2026
Stakeholder Consultation on Revised Transit (T1) Operations and Proposed Guarantee Methodology
Dear Trade Stakeholders
The attached notice is in reference to the stakeholder briefing held on 29 January 2026, regarding proposed changes to the Transit (T1) process.
The proposed draft documents as well as comment sheet could be reviewed by accessing the Documentation folder located under the downloads tab.
Natasha S. Morgan
Deputy Comptroller of Customs (Ag.)
Trade Directorate
June 30, 2026
The public is advised that due to an unforeseen issue with the application of the "Free on Board (FOB)" budgetary proposal on food, personal care items and construction materials, the department has temporarily suspended its use in the system until the matter has been resolved. All shipments affected will be honoured through the adjustments with Post Clearance Audit Unit.
The Customs and Excise Department apologizes for any inconvenience caused.
June 02, 2026
The Customs and Excise Department wishes to advise the public that, effective June 8, 2026, National Identification Numbers will no longer be accepted for the issuance of Customs Registration Numbers.
Accordingly, all applicants seeking to obtain a Customs Registration Number are required to submit proof of registration with TAMIS as part of the application process.
Applicants may access and complete the Customs Registration Application Form via the following link and submit the completed form to awproject@customs.gov.bb:
https://asycuda.customs.gov.bb/documents/APPLICATION%20FOR%20CUSTOMS%20REGISTRATION%20FORM%202025.pdf
The public is further advised that there is no fee associated with obtaining a Customs Registration Number. Additionally, once a registration has been issued, persons are not required to reapply unless there has been a change to their registration details, including:
Change of name; or
Change of address.
Persons requesting amendments to their registration information are asked to submit the relevant supporting documentation to facilitate the update process.
The Customs and Excise Department appreciates the cooperation of the public and encourages all applicants to ensure that the required documentation is submitted in order to avoid delays in processing.
April 03, 2026
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Customs and Excise Department wishes to advise the public of the following requirements arising from the Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement 2026.
With effect from April 1, 2026, the following Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs) have been implemented/extended to facilitate specific measures:
1. Community Resilience Programme
• CPC 943
Waiver of Import Duty and VAT on the purchase and installation of water tanks, septic tanks, pressure tanks and electric pumps for residential properties.
2. Citizen Security and Resilience
• CPC 820
This code applies to a waiver of Import Duty and VAT on the purchase and installation of CCTV security systems and burglar alarms for residential properties, as well as dashcams and GPS devices.
The public is advised that a “Letter of Exemption” must be uploaded when completing Customs Declarations and submitted to the ASYCUDA Support Unit for the following Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs):
• CPC 820
• CPC 943
All Letters of Exemption must be addressed to:
The Comptroller of Customs
The Leroy Trotman Building
Customs House
University Row
St. Michael
The exemption references should be stated as follows:
• For CPC 820 or 943:
“As per memorandum Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment Ref. 5001/2/49 Vol. 4 dated March 23, 2026.”
All stakeholders are kindly asked to ensure that the required documentation is properly uploaded and referenced in accordance with the above guidance.
The Customs and Excise Department thanks you for your cooperation.
April 01, 2026
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Customs and Excise Department wishes to advise the public of the following requirements arising from the Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement 2026.
With effect from April 1, 2026, the following Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs) have been implemented/extended to facilitate specific measures:
1. Courier and Postal Shipments for Personal Use
• CPC 942
This code applies to goods imported via courier or postal services for personal use, with a Free on Board (FOB) value between $150.01 and $199.99.
These goods will be duty free; however, Value Added Tax (VAT) will be applicable.
2. Community Resilience Programme
• CPC 935
Waiver of Import Duty and VAT on the purchase and installation of generators and transfer switches for residential properties.
3. Excise Tax and VAT
• CPC 936
Applies to the Excise Duty and VAT holiday on electric and hybrid vehicles.
Important Reminder – De Minimis Exemption
The de minimis threshold for duty and tax-free importation has been increased from BDS $60 to $150 free-on-board.
The public is reminded that for the purposes of the de minimis exemption, “goods” do not include the following items, regardless of value:
• Alcoholic beverages
• Cannabis products
• Vaping products
• Cigars
• Cigarettes
• Manufactured tobacco
Accordingly, these items do not qualify for duty-free treatment under the stated threshold and will be subject to the applicable duties and taxes.
All importers, brokers, and other stakeholders are advised to ensure that the appropriate CPCs are applied to avoid delays in processing and to remain compliant with the updated procedures.
The Customs and Excise Department thanks you for your cooperation.
April 01, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
The public is hereby informed that, effective immediately, a new overtime service request code has been introduced for use when submitting eC41 forms.
This code has been created to facilitate the proper submission and processing of requests related to daytime travelling for officers of the Customs and Excise Department.
The designated code is: DAYTRAVEL
All individuals and entities submitting eC41 forms are required to use this code when applicable to ensure accurate classification and timely processing of requests.
Please be guided accordingly.
Customs and Excise Department
